Known as the state tree of New Hampshire, the paper birch (Betula papyrifera) is commonly referred to as a ‘poor man’s fire starter.’ The trees’ characteristic white papery bark is impossible to miss ...

At first glance it might appear to be just another paper birch, but the salmon-pink bark hidden under the peeling, silver outer layer is a unique, sought after characteristic of the river birch ...

This species, also known as paper birch, resembles a white paper-like bark. White birch was often used by Indigenous peoples who utilized the tree for transportation (building canoes), shelter ...

One of the most important, yet challenging, skills to nail down as a wilderness survivalist is tree identification. Beyond identification, learning how to use the trees to your advantage is another ...

In this week's issue of our environmental newsletter, we check out the changes that urban beavers have brought to a ...

When he tried to light the first one most of the striking strip tore out of the book and came away in his hand, a crumpled scrap of sodden paper. Now he was sure of ... he stripped off birch bark for ...

From the rugged mountain country of the West to the big woods of the Upper Midwest and Northeast, every outdoorsperson should ...

“One birch (Betula pubescens var. pubescens) has been completely thrown, lifting the root plate into the air. “A 100-year-old paper bark birch (Betula papyrifera) planted in 1924 has been ...